Overview

Keller and Heckman, founded in 1962, has a broad practice in the areas of regulatory law, public policy, and litigation, serving both domestic and international clients. Our firm is a pioneer in the use of interdisciplinary approaches to problem-solving. Since 1971, we have had an in-house scientific staff that works closely with the firm's attorneys on matters of technical complexity. Many of our attorneys also have government experience and expertise in multiple areas of the law.

Keller and Heckman represents a wide spectrum of companies and trade associations servicing a range of industries, including food and food additives, plastics and other packaging materials, pesticides, industrial and specialty chemicals, consumer products, drugs and medical devices, transportation, and telecommunications. The firm's practice covers the diverse regulatory areas that affect these industries, as well as business counseling and litigation issues. Our attorneys and scientists emphasize creative service to clients involved in the development of new products, services, and markets.

Our attorneys and staff serve clients from offices in Washington DC, Brussels, San Francisco, Shanghai, and Boulder. We are also a member of Mackrell International, a network of 90 independent law firms in more than 170 offices in 60 countries. By our membership in Mackrell International, we are able to assist our clients in satisfying their legal requirements across the globe.

Founded:
1962
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Practice Areas:
28
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Best Lawyers Recognized:
9

Rankings

National

Tier
3
National Ranking
Advertising Law

Regional

San Francisco

Tier
3
San Francisco
Environmental Law
Tier
3
San Francisco
Litigation - Environmental

Washington, D.C.

Tier
2
Washington, D.C.
Employment Law - Management
Tier
3
Washington, D.C.
Advertising Law
Tier
3
Washington, D.C.
Litigation - Labor and Employment

Rankings

National

Tier
3
National Ranking
Advertising Law

Regional

San Francisco

Tier
3
San Francisco
Environmental Law
Tier
3
San Francisco
Litigation - Environmental

Washington, D.C.

Tier
2
Washington, D.C.
Employment Law - Management
Tier
3
Washington, D.C.
Advertising Law
Tier
3
Washington, D.C.
Litigation - Labor and Employment

Practice Areas

Keller and Heckman LLP has been ranked by Best Law Firms for excellence in 5 specialties, reflecting the firm's commitment to delivering outstanding legal services.
Additionally, the firm provides services in these practice areas:
  • Administrative / Regulatory Law
  • Advertising Law
  • Biotechnology
  • California Proposition 65
  • Cannabis Law
  • Chemical Control
  • Compliance
  • Employment Law - Management
  • Environmental Law
  • EPA
  • FDA Law
  • Food and Beverage Law
  • FTC
  • Litigation - Environmental
  • Litigation - Labor and Employment
  • OSHA
  • Pesticides
  • Pole Attachments
  • Privacy and Data Security Law
  • Regulatory
  • Sustainability
  • Technology Law
  • Telecommunications
  • Tobacco
  • Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)
  • Trade and Professional Associations
  • Transportation
  • Workplace Safety

Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®

Keller and Heckman LLP proudly has 9 lawyers recognized for their outstanding professional performance in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. This peer-reviewed honor highlights individual excellence and directly qualifies the firm for consideration in the prestigious Best Law Firms rankings. For over four decades, Best Lawyers has been the gold standard for recognizing top legal talent, serving as the cornerstone for Best Law Firms awards. Learn more about our rigorous Best Lawyers research and selection process.
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Awards

Keller and Heckman LLP is honored to be recognized for excellence by Best Law Firms and other leading legal industry organizations. Our rankings and awards reflect the dedication, skill, and results our attorneys deliver across a wide range of practice areas. In addition to our Best Law Firms awards, Keller and Heckman LLP has earned accolades from respected national and regional publications for outstanding legal service and professional achievement. Explore our awards below to learn more about how Keller and Heckman LLP continues to set the standard for quality legal representation.
Chambers USA Guide: Food & Beverages: Regulatory & Litigation
Chambers Europe Guide: Regulatory: Agro/Food and Regulatory: Environment
Chambers Greater China Guide: Life Sciences (International Firms)
The Legal 500 Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) Guide: EU Regulatory: Food, EU Regulatory: Privacy and Data Protection, and EU Regulatory: Chemicals

Offices & Contacts

Washington, DC
1001 G Street, NW, Suite 500 West
Washington, DC 20001
United States
Boulder, CO
San Francisco, CA
Three Embarcadero Center, Suite 1420
San Francisco, CA 94111
United States
Shanghai, CN
The Bund Center, Suite 3604
222 Yan'an Dong Lu
Shanghai 200002
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